Cook

Good food makes a good everyday life, come as a cook to Kanervakoti! We are looking for a warm-hearted and careful cook for a permanent employment contract in the kitchen of Yrjö and Hanna Hoiva's Kanervakoti. The versatile task includes both food preparation and heating as well as baking. A person with education in the restaurant industry or as a baker-confectioner who enjoys varied tasks is well-suited for the position. Our Kanervakoti is located in a pleasant place in Westend, Espoo and is a home for 60 elderly residents who need round-the-clock care. As a cook, you will become an important part of our residents' everyday life: you ensure that every day smells of good food and oven-fresh treats. Your work includes heating food, preparing tasty side dishes and baking for the needs of the care home. In addition, taking care of the cleanliness and order of the kitchen is part of the job description. We hope for the ability to work independently, a brisk attitude and good work planning skills as well as, of course, a smile and a genuine customer service attitude. Good interaction and service skills are important in the task, as you will work in cooperation with residents, relatives and the staff of the whole house. The work is morning shift work on weekdays, so you can enjoy a regular and predictable work rhythm. Why choose us as a workplace? 🔸 Inspiring and multidisciplinary work community 🔸 ePassi Flex benefit €400/year for sports and cultural services 🔸 Occupational health services. You are suitable for the position if you have 🔸 Degree in the restaurant industry or as a baker-confectioner 🔸 Hygiene passport 🔸 Fluent oral and written Finnish language skills (at least B1.1 language proficiency level). Experience in similar work and in preparing food suitable for the needs of elderly people is also considered an advantage. Please note that safety shoes required for kitchen work are mandatory and must be purchased at your own expense. Salary is determined according to the Collective Agreement of the Private Social Services Sector (table salary G20 €2,449.58/month - €2,649.79/month). If you have any questions about the position or working with us, you can contact Kanervakoti's kitchen manager Anne Aartolahti by email anne.aartolahti@yhhoiva.fi. We review applications during the application period and make a selection as soon as a suitable person is found. However, send your application by August 23, 2026. Please note that for privacy reasons we do not process applications sent by email. Welcome to join our warm-hearted team to make everyday life tasty and cozy for our residents!